Head of Note Issue Department

7 months ago


Sydney, Australia Reserve Bank of Australia Full time

Key leadership role with an opportunity to contribute to the broader strategic direction of Note Issue Department.- Lead the area with key responsibilities over Australia’s banknotes and cash distribution cycle;- Be more_, _have an impact, drive change and make a difference;- Varied role with a breadth of exposure to leading high profile value projects and teams;- Dedicated to furthering the public interest.

More change, less static

The Note Issue Department is responsible for providing secure and reliable banknotes, so that Australians can have confidence in their banknotes as a means of payment and store of wealth. The Department analyses trends in cash use and the policy implications of consumers switching to digital payment alternatives. It manages the phases of the banknote life-cycle, including design, security, supply, quality and destruction.

You will lead and develop employees to achieve organisational goals and deliver organisational outcomes relating to Australia’s banknotes.

This role provides you with broad exposure to areas of policy development, strategy, collaboration, leadership, and communication both externally and internally. Your strong background in formulating and executing strategy and policy and leading people through periods of change will be critical to the position.

In this key critical role, you will:
- Lead the formulation and implementation of strategies with critical thinking being a key strength, to provide solutions to support the current and future use of Australia’s banknotes.- Strategically lead stakeholder relationships to effectively meet enterprise outcomes for cash distribution.- Anticipate and effectively manage issues and risks, ensuring processes are consistent with the Bank’s risk appetite.- Motivate, foster and inspire a culture across the Department aligned to the Bank’s values, enabling an environment for high levels of staff engagement and performance.- Foster an environment which supports ongoing improvements to strategies, systems and processes.

Your background:
We are seeking a highly motivated and inspiring leader to lead the Note Issue function and its key initiatives and deliverables. Your thought leadership and commitment to serving the public interest, combined with strong stakeholder management skills, resilience, leadership and personable nature will help set you up for success in this key senior Bank leadership role.

The successful applicant will have a strong background in the following:
- Experience in, and a proven aptitude for, strategic thinking, policy and analysis, including experience in analysing complex projects and ensuring appropriate solutions are implemented.- Proven ability to be agile, adapting to changing needs whether it be strategic or operational.- Proven ability to effectively engage with stakeholders and contribution to forming effective partnerships.- Experience managing and motivating teams of staff, including through periods of change.- Tertiary qualifications in either Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering or Science are required.

Your team

Reporting into the Assistant Governor Business Services Group, you will also inspire, guide and enable your dedicated team of highly skilled people to define and deliver on the both the department and Bank wide organisational strategy.

Together teams in Note Issue Department deliver specialised services to provide secure and reliable banknotes that the public can trust. We work collaboratively to provide innovative and trusted solutions that support the current and future use of banknotes.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
- Why RBA?_

Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect, while promoting the public interest through our efforts.

Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live



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